I really don't like the screw terminal blocks much, so I was going to use PCB headers/wire mounted connectors for a couple of projects. I need something in 5.08mm (0.200") or close, and the only ones I have come up with so far are the Hirose HF5 series at Digikey (http://www.hirose.co.jp/cataloge_hp/e67600011.pdf,

or the Molex SPOX series at Mouser View List

I want something where it is foolproof to take apart and put back together. I need connectors of 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 pins. Digikey has everything I need. Mouser has everything EXCEPT the 8 pin header (they carry the 8 pin connector... not sure why?).

One other question: if I go with the SPOX, you have a choice of brass or phosphor bronze crimp terminals. I am leaning towards the phosphor bronze. Right choice?

(started to post this at HF by mistake... removed it)

Dunno how much flexibility you have, but IDC punchdown connectors are pretty cool IMO. http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Phoenix%20Contact%20PDFs/1706183.pdf

Does FCI have anything? I vastly prefer them to Molex KK, C-Grid III, etc. They are sold at Mouser, Digikey and Newark.

Dunno how much flexibility you have, but IDC punchdown connectors are pretty cool IMO. http://media.digikey.com/pdf/Data%20Sheets/Phoenix%20Contact%20PDFs/1706183.pdf

Has to be 5.08mm form factor... the PCBs were designed for the Phoenix blocks.

Does FCI have anything? I vastly prefer them to Molex KK, C-Grid III, etc. They are sold at Mouser, Digikey and Newark.

I'll take a look, but I was doing a parameter search. It dawned on me on my drive home that I could use the Hirose for the pedja DAC that I need 6, 8 and 2 pos. for, and use the SPOX for the dynahi/dynafet. The 6 and particularly the 8 pin (single row) were what dropped most lines out.

Has to be 5.08mm form factor... the PCBs were designed for the Phoenix blocks.

why not remove every other pin from a 0.1" pitch form factor part?

I've done that in the past